By NICHOLAS OBISIKE

Some football fans in Aba have urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to remain focused when they face Egypt in their final Group C match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The fans said a convincing victory over Egypt would brighten the team’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the competition.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons will take on Egypt on Wednesday in their last Group C fixture.

Speaking with NAN on Tuesday, the fans urged the defending champions to approach the match with determination and take their scoring opportunities.

A grassroots footballer, Amarachi Amaechi, advised the Super Falcons to remain focused, determined and clinical in front of goal.

She described the Egyptian side as a “wounded lion” that would be eager to prove a point against the defending champions.

“Although Zambia may defeat Malawi, all hope is not lost. We need to score as many goals as possible against Egypt in case goal difference comes into play,” she said.

Another football fan, Chimobi Onouha, expressed confidence in the Super Falcons’ ability to qualify, but stressed the need to be courageous and score goals.

“Goals will be very important at this stage because the three teams could finish on six points and goal difference may determine who qualifies,” he said.

Onouha urged the team to be ruthless in attack from the opening whistle.

Also speaking, Chidinma Eke backed the Super Falcons to defeat Egypt but cautioned the players against underrating their opponents.

She said the Egyptian team would be determined to end the group stage on a positive note.

Eke also urged the coaching crew to field a strong and balanced line-up capable of breaking down the Egyptian defence early in the game.

NAN reports that the tournament also serves as part of the qualification pathway for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. (NAN)

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